Human macrophages have been engineered to ignore the ‘don’t eat me’ signal both healthy and…
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Contrasts in how groups of neurons function during decision making
A new study in mice trained to perform a sound identification task in a virtual…
Combining CAR T cells with existing immunotherapies may overcome resistance in glioblastomas
Genetically modified “hunter” T cells successfully migrated to and penetrated a deadly type of brain…
A common underlying genetic basis for social behavior in dogs and humans
Scientists have identified genetic changes that are linked to dogs’ human-directed social behaviors and suggest…
New algorithm, metrics improve autonomous underwater vehicles’ energy efficiency
Robotics researchers have found a way for autonomous underwater vehicles to navigate strong currents with…
Skin vaccination with microneedle patch, influenza fusion protein improves efficacy of flu vaccines
A boosting skin vaccination with a biodegradable microneedle patch and protein constructed from sequences of…
Toward 20-Story Earthquake-Safe Buildings Made From Wood
A two-story wooden structure endured four different earthquake simulations on July 14, 2017 on the…
Folding robots: No battery, no wire, no problem
Folding robots based on origami have emerged as an exciting new frontier of robotic design,…
More than 8. 3 billion tons of plastics made: Most has now been discarded
Humans have created 8.3 billion metric tons of plastics since large-scale production of the synthetic…
Are magnets the secret to Elastigirl’s powers?
Under certain conditions, the magnetic properties of a material can predict the relationship between its…